Ben Sira 19:16

16 And believe not every word. There is one, that slippeth with the tongue, but not from his heart.

Ben Sira 19:16 In-Context

14 Reprove thy neighbour, for it may be he hath not said it: and if he hath said it, that he may not say it again.
15 Admonish thy friend: for there is often a fault committed.
16 And believe not every word. There is one, that slippeth with the tongue, but not from his heart.
17 For who is there that hath not offended with his tongue? Admonish thy neighbour before thou threaten him.
18 And give place to the fear of the most High: for the fear of God is all wisdom, and therein is to fear God, and the disposition of the law is in all wisdom.
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